Palm trees and wooden umbrellas in the Sanyang area.

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The Gambia

The Gambia may be the smallest country on the continent, but its captivating array of attractions belies its tiny size. Surrounded by Senegal, The Gambia has a mere 50 miles (80km) of coastline, but what a magnificent stretch it encompasses: golden beaches backed by swaying palms and sprinkled with scenic lagoons, sleepy fishing villages and biologically rich coastal reserves.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus).

    Abuko Nature Reserve

    The Gambia

    Abuko is rare among African wildlife reserves: it's tiny, it's easy to reach and you don't need a car to go in. With amazing diversity of vegetation and…

  • Wide Open Walls

    Wide Open Walls

    The Gambia

    Two huge ibex grazing amid swirling waves, a blue tattooed lion, and a lovestruck blacksmith are just a few of the striking images awaiting visitors who…

  • Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project

    Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project

    The Gambia

    This project forms the beating heart of River Gambia National Park. Comprised of so-called Baboon Island and several smaller islands, this is one of the…

  • Bijilo Forest Park

    Bijilo Forest Park

    Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts

    This small 51-hectare reserve makes for a lovely escape. A series of well-maintained walking trails (ranging from 900m to 1400m) takes you through lush…

  • Kachikally Crocodile Pool

    Kachikally Crocodile Pool

    Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts

    One of The Gambia's most popular tourist attractions is a sacred site for locals. As crocodiles represent the power of fertility in Gambia, women who…

  • Makasutu Culture Forest

    Makasutu Culture Forest

    The Gambia

    Like a snapshot of The Gambia, Makasutu Culture Forest bundles the country's array of landscapes into a dazzling 1000-hectare package. The setting is…

  • Wassu Stone Circles

    Wassu Stone Circles

    The Gambia

    Archaeologists believe the Wassu stone circles are burial sites constructed about 1200 years ago. Each stone weighs several tonnes and is between 1m (3…

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